Just as Felyn was carrying Eitani across the entire school, one of the central figures in the banquet hall, Miss Serafinia, put down her wine glass and prepared to go outside for some fresh air.

The banquet hall was located not far from the lake, and from here, one could see the Wishing Lake glowing with a blue light.

Serafinia had also heard of this legend. It was said that this was the place where the water god Eris had bathed, and therefore it had a blessing effect on lovers.

She leaned against the railing alone, tucking her white hair, which had been blown up by the wind, behind her ear.

The ruby on her earring swayed slightly, leaving a beautiful afterimage in the air.

Serafinia was undoubtedly very eye-catching tonight. She stood out among the noble young ladies, becoming one of the most dazzling presences in the banquet hall.

The noble young ladies in the banquet hall had originally thought that Serafinia would be difficult to get along with; after all, geniuses were always crazy. But Serafinia was like an older sister who was very suitable for wearing earrings, without any airs.

However, this was all an act.

Serafinia endured her disgust for humans while chatting and laughing with the people around her.

She hated humans.

She also didn't want to trust humans.

But she knew very well that she could no longer live without them.

She always had to think for a while before she knew, oh, so that's why I came here, and that's why I've been insisting on staying in the human world.

"Miss Serafina, may I disturb you for a moment?"

Wherever Serafinia appeared, a crowd would always gather.

People seemed to become more elegant and high-class just by standing next to her. They were proud of this and would share with their friends, "I met Serafina today," and then enjoy their friends' envious gazes.

"This is the second imperial prince, Albert, and this is the third imperial princess, Lesia. I am Isabella, the eldest daughter of the Tinsley family. If you are free for a moment, the princess would like to have a chat with you."

Here we go again.

Even hiding here, there was still a group of people who couldn't read the atmosphere and would strike up a conversation with her.

Can't you see I'm facing the lake that's melting into the darkness, reminiscing about the past?

Serafinia sighed softly and finally looked at the lake glowing with a blue light in the distance.

The lake was not calm tonight. Serafinia had a premonition that something would happen there.

"Miss Serafina?"

The voice from behind came again, making Serafinia a little annoyed.

She suddenly thought that Felyn wouldn't be like this.

He would watch her with a faint smile, whipping, caressing, tidying up, and cooking.

Other than that, he wouldn't do anything extra.

He would delete everything that happened in the house from his mind the moment he walked out the door.

For Serafinia, this was a very perfect person.

Although there wasn't much normal communication between her and Felyn, Serafinia could still feel Felyn's subconscious attitude towards her.

When he wielded the whip, he would control the landing point to avoid injuring the easily pained collarbone and tailbone.

When she called him "Master," he would never laugh, to avoid making her feel embarrassed.

Even if she didn't tell him, he could remember her preferred water temperature, her favorite wine, and her favorite food.

Serafinia felt that this was the result of Felyn's judgment through observing her micro-expressions.

He didn't need to do these things. The contract didn't include these things, but he still did them silently.

A man who would always stand behind her.

If Felyn were here at this moment, what would he do?

He wouldn't need to get any instructions from her at all. He would proactively stop this group of people behind her and tell them that she didn't want to talk to anyone right now.

Serafinia felt that there was this kind of tacit understanding between the two of them.

Serafinia didn't completely trust Felyn, nor was she head over heels in love with him.

She just felt that Felyn was the human who understood propriety the best, the human who least wanted to get anything extra from her, and was not so annoying, that's all.

"Sorry, I was just reminiscing about the past and couldn't bear to interrupt it."

Serafinia turned around and looked at the few people dressed as nobles in front of her.

Crowns, rings, necklaces, each was made of high-grade magic crystals, worth a fortune, and worthy of their royal status.

The embroidery on the royal robes emitted a faint purple light even at night, particularly dazzling in the darkness.

"It's alright, Miss Serafina. We were the ones who disturbed you."

The one who spoke was the third imperial princess, Lesia.

"No, it is my honor to be with Your Highness."

Lesia smiled. It was clear that she was very pleased to receive Serafinia's praise.

"Recently, our royal family is preparing to purchase a batch of Serafina necklaces." She fiddled with the magic crystal necklace on her chest, the ring on her hand sparkling. "I was also thinking of having you custom-make a unique necklace for me, different from theirs."

Lesia stretched out her hand. Without getting Serafinia's permission, she placed her hand on the necklace on Serafinia's chest and admired it on her own.

"This one is not bad. Miss Serafina, I wonder if you could make one for me just like it? Money is not a problem. As long as you, Serafina, name your price, I can satisfy it."

Serafinia equally detested every human, even if the other party was a princess.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness. I have other things to do tonight. Why don't we talk another day?" Serafinia gently pushed the princess's hand away, not wanting to deal with her.

"Hm? Miss Serafina, the royal family's order is very large. If there's nothing else important, we'd better discuss it now." Lesia frowned and glanced at Isabella beside her.

"Miss Serafina, the princess's time is very precious. It's not easy for her to come out; she's usually in the palace. You see..."

Serafinia sighed softly. Why is it so hard to come out alone for some peace and quiet?

Just as she was about to refuse, she caught sight of a figure in her peripheral vision.

To be precise, it was two figures.

It was Felyn.

Felyn was carrying a girl in his arms, rushing past.

What are they doing?

Serafinia forced her gaze back to Lesia, not to mind Felyn, not to think about Felyn.

It's just a contract relationship. The other party is just a human. And we've agreed not to interfere in each other's lives.

Serafinia took a deep breath and replied to Lesia.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness... I..."

Her gaze wandered back and forth between Lesia and behind her, her heart also struggling and hesitating fiercely.

"What's wrong, Serafina?"

"I'm sorry, I must excuse myself for a moment."

I really do mind!

Serafinia left Princess Lesia and her group behind, lifted her skirt, and walked in her high heels towards Felyn's path.

She didn't know what this feeling in her heart was, but she just wanted to go to Felyn's side and see what the relationship between those two was.

Lesia clenched her skirt tightly, her gaze somewhat gloomy as she watched Serafinia walk past her and approach a man.

"Who is he?"

Lesia was a little unhappy.

As a princess, she hadn't even been able to say a few more words to Serafinia.

And that man was worth Serafinia proactively walking over to.

Isabella squinted, looking at the familiar figure, feeling like she had seen him somewhere before...

The equipment room, Viloti, Adeline.

Isabella remembered. "Fe-Felyn? That person seems to be... Felyn?"

(End of Chapter)